Deputies hunt for bank robber

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Provost Marshal's responded and requested the assistance of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office.

A perimeter was established surrounding the area of the bank as the Sheriff's Office K-9 tracking team assisted in the search for a suspect described as a black male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and carrying a duffle bag.

A reverse-911 system was also activated to notify residents and businesses within the radius of the perimeter of police activity.

As of 3:45 pm, the perimeter and K-9 search was discontinued. Investigators believe the suspect may have left the area in a vehicle.